wilful and malicious injury
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An injury to property inflicted intentionally and in disregard of' duty. Re Dixon (DC NY) 21 172d 565. Within the meaning of the exception of certain liabilities from discharge in bankruptcy: injury to person or property inflicted intentionally and deliberately without cause or excuse and with no regard for the legal rights of the injured one. An injury inflicted by an act against good morals and wrongful in itself, committed with indifference to the safety of the injured person, and without just cause or excuse. Anno: 13 ALR2d 170; 9 Am .12d Bankr § 786. A misappropriation of partnership funds by a
former partner to his own use after dissolution of the partnership is a "wilful and malicious injury" to the property of another within the provision of the Bankruptcy Act excepting such a debt from a discharge in bankruptcy. Fooshe v Sunshine, 96 Cal App 2d 336, 215 P2d 66, 16 ALR2d 1142.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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malicious — /mslishas/ Characterized by, or involving, malice; having, or done with, wicked, evil or mischievous intentions or motives; wrongful and done intentionally without just cause or excuse or as a result of ill will. See also malice willful @… … Black's law dictionary
malicious — /mslishas/ Characterized by, or involving, malice; having, or done with, wicked, evil or mischievous intentions or motives; wrongful and done intentionally without just cause or excuse or as a result of ill will. See also malice willful @… … Black's law dictionary
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vandalism — Wilful or malicious injury to, or the destruction of, property. General Acci. Fire & Life Assur. Corp. v Azar, 103 Ga App 215, 119 SE2d 82. Wilful, wanton, and ruthless acts intended to damage or destroy property. 7 Am J2d Auto Ins § 75. Any… … Ballentine's law dictionary
